Harry Wilkinson, 89

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Former Staten Islander Harry Wilkinson, 89, of Chester, Va., a talented carpenter who also served in World War II, died Sept. 21 at home.

Born on Staten Island, Mr. Wilkinson lived in Travis until moving to Sommerville, N.J., in 1972. He settled in Chester in 1980.

Mr. Wilkinson spent his career working as a carpenter, retiring in 1987. Some of his jobs included work on the Outerbridge Crossing, overpasses on the Staten Island Expressway, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center, Manhattan. He was a member of Local 20, the carpenters' union.

He served in the Army for four years during World War II, stationed in France, North Africa, Italy and Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars' North Shore Post.

In his leisure time, Mr. Wilkinson enjoyed hunting and fishing, and caring for his dog, Lucky. He was an avid reader and loved to solve crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Connor, whom he adored, said family.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years, the former Barbara Christensen; his daughter, Jennifer Wilkinson, and one grandson.

Arrangements, including cremation, were handled by the Wilson and Associates Funeral Service in Richmond, Va.